snobdom

/snɒbdɒm/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or condition of being a snob; a tendency to look down on people of inferior social status or culture.

“Her snobdom was evident in the way she treated her former classmates.”

2. noun

A type of arrogance or haughtiness, especially in social or cultural matters.

“The author’s novel criticized the snobdom of the upper class.”

Synonyms

  • haughtiness
  • snobbery

Antonyms

  • democratization
  • egalitarianism